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Alan Williams has unexpectedly resigned as the defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears, leaving his position in order to focus on his “health and family.”
Williams was absent from Chicago’s trip to Florida last Sunday, where the Bears were defeated 27-17 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and cited personal issues as the reason.
Now, Williams has officially stepped away from his position after just over a year and a half with the team.
“It is with great regret that I tender my resignation as the Defensive Coordinator of the Chicago Bears Football Club effective immediately,” Williams said in a statement on Wednesday. “I am taking a step back to take care of my health and my family.
“I appreciated the opportunity to work with the Chicago Bears, a storied NFL franchise with a rich history. The McCaskey family [the Bears’ owners] is first-class and second to none. I would also like to thank Coach Matt Eberflus and General Manager Ryan Poles for giving me the opportunity to come to Chicago.”
Williams was appointed by the Bears in February 2022 and has over three decades of coaching experience to his name. As defensive backs coach, he was part of the Indianapolis Colts’ coaching staff that won Super Bowl XLI in 2007.